Christian Georg Schütz I (1718 - 1791)

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Christian Georg Schütz I

Christian Georg Schütz the Elder, born in 1718 in Flörsheim am Main and passing in 1791 in Frankfurt am Main, was a German painter whose etchings and landscapes left a timeless mark on the world of art. Schütz emerged as a master of capturing the natural beauty and architectural elegance of his homeland.

His works, which often depicted vibrant market scenes, serene river landscapes, and bucolic countryside views, reflect a deep understanding of light and atmosphere. Noteworthy pieces like "The Liebfrauenberg in Frankfurt" and "River Landscape with Barge" showcase his ability to blend human activity seamlessly with natural surroundings. His legacy continues to inspire, with 28 of his works proudly displayed at the Städel Museum, offering a window into the pastoral grace of 18th-century Germany.

For those drawn to the idyllic scenes of historical Europe, Schütz's paintings are a cultural treasure. His influence extended to his children and pupils, ensuring that the Schütz legacy of artistry would endure.

Explore Schütz's vision by visiting the Städel Museum, and stay informed about exhibitions and available works by signing up for our exclusive updates.

Date and place of birt:24 september 1718, Flörsheim am Main, Germany
Date and place of death:3 december 1791, Frankfurt, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Engraver, Landscape painter, Painter
Genre:Veduta, Landscape painting
Art style:Romanticism
Technique:Engraving

Creators Germany

Roelof Paul Citroen (1896 - 1983)
Roelof Paul Citroen
1896 - 1983
Heinrich Kühn (1866 - 1944)
Heinrich Kühn
1866 - 1944
Emil Cimiotti (1927 - 2019)
Emil Cimiotti
1927 - 2019
Jana Euler (1982)
Jana Euler
1982
Friedrich Leonhard (Fritz) Heubner (1886 - 1974)
Friedrich Leonhard (Fritz) Heubner
1886 - 1974
 Ludwig Heitland (1837 - 1911)
Ludwig Heitland
1837 - 1911
Johannes Hüppi (1965)
Johannes Hüppi
1965
Christian Gottlieb Schick (1776 - 1812)
Christian Gottlieb Schick
1776 - 1812
Wilhelm Hesselbach (1907 - 1960)
Wilhelm Hesselbach
1907 - 1960
Ludwig Sckell (1833 - 1912)
Ludwig Sckell
1833 - 1912
Aleksey Danilovich Kivshenko (1851 - 1895)
Aleksey Danilovich Kivshenko
1851 - 1895
Friedrich Dürck (1809 - 1884)
Friedrich Dürck
1809 - 1884
Werner Ernst Albert Hoffmann (1881 - 1962)
Werner Ernst Albert Hoffmann
1881 - 1962
Carl Cäsar Cramer (1822 - 1889)
Carl Cäsar Cramer
1822 - 1889
Ernst Rudolf (Rudi) Baerwind (1910 - 1982)
Ernst Rudolf (Rudi) Baerwind
1910 - 1982
Peter Schwingen (1813 - 1863)
Peter Schwingen
1813 - 1863

Creators Romanticism

Eugenio Lucas Velázquez (1817 - 1870)
Eugenio Lucas Velázquez
1817 - 1870
Emil Ludwig Löhr (1809 - 1876)
Emil Ludwig Löhr
1809 - 1876
Claude Sébastien Hugard de Latour (1818 - 1886)
Claude Sébastien Hugard de Latour
1818 - 1886
Bertalan Sekei (1835 - 1910)
Bertalan Sekei
1835 - 1910
Friedrich Paul Nerly (1842 - 1919)
Friedrich Paul Nerly
1842 - 1919
Georges Gassies (1829 - 1919)
Georges Gassies
1829 - 1919
Claude Joseph Vernet (1714 - 1789)
Claude Joseph Vernet
1714 - 1789
John Berney Ladbrooke (1803 - 1879)
John Berney Ladbrooke
1803 - 1879
Louis Boulanger (1806 - 1867)
Louis Boulanger
1806 - 1867
Francis Danby (1793 - 1861)
Francis Danby
1793 - 1861
Johann Philipp Heinel (1800 - 1843)
Johann Philipp Heinel
1800 - 1843
Anton Eduard Kieldrup (1826 - 1869)
Anton Eduard Kieldrup
1826 - 1869
George Gordon Byron (1788 - 1824)
George Gordon Byron
1788 - 1824
Jean Victor Louis Faure (1786 - 1879)
Jean Victor Louis Faure
1786 - 1879
Marie Jules Justin (1847 - 1891)
Marie Jules Justin
1847 - 1891
Auguste Borget (1808 - 1877)
Auguste Borget
1808 - 1877
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